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The Wildcast, Episode 130: Previewing Arizona's Pac-12 opener versus Oregon State
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The Wildcast, Episode 130: Previewing Arizona's Pac-12 opener versus Oregon State

  • Justin Spears
  • Sep 20, 2018
  • Sep 20, 2018 Updated Jun 24, 2021
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Justin Spears, Michael Lev and Ryan Finley preview Arizona's Pac-12 opener versus Oregon State and what to expect from the Wildcats this weekend. Has the offense or defense been more surprising through three games, and which UA player has the most interesting story?

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